by OKSoil&Water | Mar 10, 2023 | Educational Programs
Okeechobee County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors an annual speech contest, which is designed to develop leadership and stimulate interest in conserving natural resources. ENTRY DEADLINE: April 13, 2023 Eligibility Contest is open to public, private,...
by OKSoil&Water | Feb 16, 2023 | Educational Programs
Land Judging is an exciting 4-H and FFA contest in which Middle and High School students in observe and interpret the soil in order to make wise land use decisions. The skills the teens use at the contest involve principles that can be valuable in career fields like...
by OKSoil&Water | Jan 2, 2023 | Educational Programs
Eligibility The Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District Poster Contest is open to Okeechobee County students (public, private or home educated) grades kindergarten through grade twelfth. ENTRY DEADLINE: 4:00PM, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Contest Rules Any media...
by OKSoil&Water | Aug 9, 2022 | Assistance Programs
Conservation planning is available for small farms, ranches and equine operations to address natural resource concerns. Geared towards ag producers (cattle, equine, container nursery operations or others) operating on 50 acres or less, the program strives to help meet...
by OKSoil&Water | Jul 19, 2022 | Educational Programs
The OSWCD has an interactive soil trailer! Inside the trailer, you will learn about things such as different soil textures, best management practices implemented in protecting soil, and different organisms that live in the soil. The soil trailer is taken to various...
by OKSoil&Water | Oct 18, 2019 | Educational Programs
Monofilament recycling bins are receptacles for unwanted fishing line. They are typically constructed of PVC and are located at popular fishing areas. The bins are an efficient and economical way to gather used fishing line, cast nets, weed-eater line, and line...
